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For consumers worldwide, values are the new currency and purpose is the new paradigm. You might think this sentence was taken from the Occupied Wall Street Journal, but actually this is a quote from the latest goodpurpose study, Edelman's annual global research study that explores consumer attitudes around social purpose. This research is an impressive effort (8,000 participants) to figure out how important purpose and values really are to consumers. The study found that purpose has a growing importance among consumers – "the power of Purpose is driving consumer preference and loyalty in a world where trust in corporations is low and differentiation between brands is negligible."
For example, 53 percent of the responders said that when quality and price are the same, social purpose is the most important factor for them, up from 41 percent in 2010. Also, 47 percent reported that they make purchases of cause-supporting brands 'at least monthly' compared to only 32 percent in 2010. The study has some valuable lessons both for consumers and companies. Here are five of them:
1. Don't take people's word when it comes to paying premium on green products
According to the report 43 percent of the consumers are willing to pay a premium for purpose. The numbers are higher in developing countries like China (80%), India (71%) and Brazil (55%) and lower in more developed countries like Japan (29%) or UK (29%). My advice to companies would be to read these figures with a grain of salt. Usually the assumption is that about 10 percent of the consumers will pay premium for green products (see BBMG's New Consumers research for example). Given the global economic environment and especially when 85 percent of the respondents report being affected by the global recession, there's a better chance the average number now is lower than 10 percent, certainly not higher.
2. The bull and the bear
The report presents an interesting differentiation between Rapid Growth Economies (RGEs), including China, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, UAE and Brazil, which are bullish on purpose, and "Bear" Markets, like the US and Western Europe. RGE consumers have much higher expectations of and engagement with brands and corporations on societal issues, whereas levels commitment to purpose and values seem to be lower in developed countries. This is not the first study showing this trend, although it seems to be more reflective of respondent attitudes than in actual behavior. We'll have to wait for further research before we can really establish who is a bull and who is a bear when it comes to intention.
3. Companies need to do more, but also need to communicate more effectively
According to the report, while 87 percent of global consumers believe that business needs to place at least equal weight on society's interests as on business' interests, less than a third believe business is performing well at addressing societal issues. "This performance gap is likely to drive disillusionment, disengagement and outright distrust from consumers," the report explains.
This finding presents three challenges to companies: First, companies need to act more sustainably or as Paul Polman puts it, "to recognize that the needs of citizens and communities carry the same weight as the demands of shareholders." Second, when a company already acts, it needs to make sure that consumers know about it – how many buyers of Dove soaps know about Unilever's Sustainable Living Plan? How many customers of M&S know about its Plan A? Third and this might be the trickiest one, companies should learn to communicate effectively – the problem is that while consumers have higher expectations from companies, they don't trust them too much. So companies that act and want to spread the word about their good work should find how to communicate smartly to make sure consumers not only get exposed to the news, but also find it reliable.
4. What should companies be doing anyway?
For companies that wonder what consumers are expecting them to be doing, exactly, the report provides answers. Approximately half of respondents believe organizations should donate a portion of profits (51%) and products or services (50%), while 49% believe companies should be creating a product or service that helps address a societal issue. They also think companies should be providing educational information (47%), partnering with NGOs (43%), and somewhat surprising – working with the government (45%).
5. The power of the sticks
According to the report, consumers are willing to praise those brands and corporations that support a good cause, and they will also punish those that do not. I have a feeling that companies are paying more attention to the sticks so they might want to pay attention to the favorite ways customers use to punish those companies that don't actively support a good cause: refuse to buy products (44%), criticize it to others (44%), share negative opinions and experiences (44%), not want to work for it (48%) and not invest in it (53%).
As we can learn from the case Apple, where its sales set a new record last quarter alongside a waterfall of accusations about the working conditions at Foxconn, boycotts doesn't seem to be too popular, no matter what people say. Still, the example of Apple shows that the power of online protests is no less and might be even greater than the power of boycotting.
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Raz Godelnik is an Assistant Professor and the Co-Director of the MS in Strategic Design & Management program at Parsons School of Design in New York. Currently, his research projects focus on the impact of the sharing economy on traditional business, the sharing economy and cities' resilience, the future of design thinking, and the integration of sustainability into Millennials' lifestyles. Raz is the co-founder of two green startups – Hemper Jeans and Eco-Libris and holds an MBA from Tel Aviv University.


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Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell dug in this morning by not backing off earlier statements that the GOP would use the United States debt limit as a bargaining chip to get the president and his party to agree to more spending cuts.
Placing the blame squarely on President Obama's shoulders, McConnell called it a "shame" that Republicans "have to use whatever leverage we have in Congress" to get the president at the negotiating table. He also declared the prospect of raising taxes, "over" and added that any new tax reform would have to be "revenue neutral."
On the roundtable, former House Speaker Newt Gingrich chided his Republican colleagues for using the debt ceiling as a political leverage, saying that two other issues, the pending sequestration cuts and the continuing resolution to fund the government, were "much better fights than the debt ceiling."
Gingrich continued, "The debt ceiling guarantees a crisis. It guarantees that the markets will cave in on the Republicans. And the Republicans in the end will give up."
There was also reports this morning that President Obama intends to nominate former Senator Chuck Hagel (R-NE) to become Secretary of Defense this week. Constitutionally, the president's cabinet picks must be confirmed by the Senate and the two Senators on Meet the Press this morning, Mitch McConnell and Angus King (I-ME) said they will wait until Hagel's confirmation hearings before deciding how to vote.
McConnell added that Hagel will "be treated fairly" by the GOP but raised the prospect of pressing the former senator on his stance toward Israel.
You can watch the entire program on our website including an interview with Alan Simpson and Erskine Bowles, who headed the president's fiscal commission, on why they think leaders in Washington missed a "magic moment" with the fiscal cliff deal.
Be sure to check out David's breakdown of what federal finances would look like if they were brought down to family size.
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Monday, December 20, 2010
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- Anita @ GoingALittleCoastal said...
Love this idea! I just picked up a box of these ornaments too. Do you think vellum paper would work the same? I'm thinking it's not clear enough though.
So much to do today! Need to chug down this coffee and get moving :)
- December 20, 2010
- Lisa said...
Very pretty ornaments! I love how you can stick anything inside to make it look like it's floating. I have to try that next year!
- December 20, 2010
- Teachinfourth said...
Yanet, you did a TON of work on all of this. I can only hope they'll appreciate it all.
So, when will mine be arriving?
I'm not your kids' teacher…as if you didn't know that.
- December 20, 2010
- Catalina said...
Great idea!
- December 20, 2010
- Sherrie said...
Cute ornaments! Have a Merry Christmas!
- December 20, 2010
- Help! Mama Remote... said...
Love the bundt caes and ornaments. Beautiful
- December 20, 2010
- HBrummett said...
Hello! I am a new follower from monday blog hops.I look forward to reading more from you! I also host a monday blog hop. I'd love for you to link up!Have a great week! ~HEather www.livingonloveandcents.blogspot.com
- December 20, 2010
- KD said...
Those are absolutely stunning! (And I'm sure greatly appreciated!) I'm so happy I came by...I've been looking for some home-made tree ornament ideas
- December 20, 2010
- michelle said...
Those are so pretty Yanet!! The cakes look so yummy too!!!!
Have a very Merry Christmas!!!
- December 20, 2010
- Unknown said...
What a fun idea, and great way to personalize. :)
- December 20, 2010
- Shelly @A Creative Space said...
Hi -That was me (above, signed in as "d")-oops! On my kids' computer and didn't realize...
Anyway, I really like the way your ornaments turned out! I have had fun with clear glass ornaments this December too. (I posted about painted ornaments.) :)
- December 20, 2010
- Life in Rehab said...
Those are awesome! I wish you'd posted this 2 weeks ago, I would have totally swiped it.
- December 20, 2010
- Elizabeth said...
So beautiful! I really wish I'd had time for more Christmas crafting this year! Maybe next year...but I'm starting in July! Hoping you'll visit me at Sew Chatty and link up to Made With Love Monday! Wishing you a very blessed Christmas! http://sewchatty.blogspot.com
- December 20, 2010
- Cassie Bustamante said...
these are great! what a neat idea!
- December 20, 2010
- Kari said...
I love the ornaments! I've been searching for large glass ornaments to do my babies handprints on, but can't find any big enough. XOXO
- December 20, 2010
- Jana said...
what an awesome idea. these turned out great!
- December 20, 2010
I love the ornament with the pic of the boys walking towards the ocean. That pic is one of my favorites by far! My mom made ornaments like this years ago when I was a young kid. She got the clear ornaments that you used and then a clear gloss sealant was poured into the ornaments and then we quickly stired in glitter and some potporri. It actually looked pretty. You only filled the ornament about 1/2 way with the sealant. Then of course they had to sit for a few days to "cure". They were really heavy ornaments but nice. This was back in the late 90's and it was like a huge craze in our small town.
Also, your nails in this post look great! I have been thinking for days that I should turn my square nails into a more rounded shape but your nails look so great I am keeping them as they are!
(this is the sealant stuff: http://www.buy.com/prod/environmental-tech-envirotex-pour-on-high-gloss-finish-gallon-kit/q/sellerid/29137557/loc/68687/218227653.html )
- December 21, 2010
- Valerie said...
I really love it with the photo! So cute!
- December 22, 2010
- DANA said...
It's linky party time again! I would love to have you come link up and enter my $50 American Express giveaway while you are there!
- December 22, 2010
- Laura at Ms. Smartie Pants said...
What a great idea, I love it!!! Thanks for sharing.
- December 22, 2010
- It's A Priceless Life said...
I love this idea! So cute...especially the one with the picture...I've added this to my files for next year - thanks for the inspiration!
I'm your newest follower...come check out my blog when you have a chance :-)
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Chamindra de Silva, founding member and current leader of the Sahana project, has been awarded MIT's prestigious Globus Indus Technovator Award (GITA) in the Grass Roots / Developmental category. The purpose of GITA, sponsored by the MIT Indian Students Association, is to honor "any person of Indus origin, resident anywhere in the world, under the age of 45 who has made outstanding technological or entrepreneurial contributions."
As described here, Chamindra reacted to news of the award in his usual modest and self-effacing way:
As much as I value this award, in the humanitarian response domain, awards are not the focus, as we work mainly to make a difference to those in need. A lot of credit for what we have been able to achieve and build upon is thanks to the many passionate volunteers and contributors in Sri Lanka and around the world, who wanted to make a difference by using their skills for the greater good.
The GITA award now joins a growing list of awards and recognition received by the Sahana project, including the Free Software Award for Social Benefit (Feb 2007), Sourceforge Project of the Month (June 2006), Software 2006: Good Samaritan Award (April 2006, US) and Network World's top 10 Open Source Companies to Watch (Aug 2006).
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I've been going through severe farmers market withdrawal.
You can take a girl out of the country but….In order to gather the best, freshest local veggies I make a habit of visiting the East Hampton Farmers Market on Fridays, the Sag Harbor Farmers Market on Saturdays and farmstands like Foster's, Dale and Bette's and Serene Green after work Monday through Thursday.
But now it's the dead of winter and all the outdoor farmers markets are shut until May. I need greens and local cheese and carrots! The answer is here, just outside Sag Harbor, at Bay Burger on the Bridgehampton Turnpike. The Fair Food Market is now open every Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Thank you Bay Burger for hosting this uniquely wonderful indoor/outdoor food fest every Saturday! Thank you Ana Nieto and Ivo Tomasini, Sag Harbor Farmers Market managers,
who sensed that the East End needs their fresh, local goods year-round!
Thank you farmers for doing "the dirty work" to feed us. Fair Food Market farm goods include organic veggies and herbs from Sag Harbor's Sunset Beach Farm, Aquebogue' s Goodale Farms' fresh milk, eggs and pickles and Regina's Farm's evergreens.
Art Ludlow is there, just inside the door, slicing his amazing cheeses.
Wolffer Estate Vineyard is there with samples of their fabulous wines and jugs of their rose vinegar – so theoretically you can pickle your own veggies if you'd like to – but I suggest you try Taste of the North Fork's pickled peppers, sweet preserves, dressings and salts. Pete's Endless Summer is awash in barbeque sauce and guacamole – they even sold me a rack of ribs.
"The pasta guy" is outside. I picked up some mushroom ravioli from him last week. He also has hot soups—but I'm partial to Greeny's soups. Greeny's has a tasty way with kale and sweet potatoes….
Chat with the farmers outside, pick up some cranberry beans from Marilee Foster, then come inside where it's warm and sample the flavored olive oils, buy some handmade stocking stuffers or a reusable market bag.
Recycling is rampant at the Fair Food Market. Any plastic bag on the premises has been used 73.2 times on average. Nonperishable goods have been fashioned by local artisans from vintage fabrics, buttons and seashells.
Have yourself a merry handmade Christmas – under a handmade quilt or a hand knit hat. If you celebrate Chanukah – how about a rugelach? Pick up some of the best potatoes for your latkes!
As Bay Burger co-owner Joe Tremblay says, "It's good to have life in the place all winter."
East Enders and weekenders agree that we're long overdue for this melding of fine foods and handmade goods. There's a bit of a church fair atmosphere with that European tradition of "everything local" at work. (This European tradition predates the locavore movement by about 4,000 years. The eastern "souk," or market, dates to prehistory.) Sag Harbor is now a "market town." Hallelujah!
You can get almost anything "local" these days – even Greek sweets, chutney and feta cheese! Take it all in over a cup of coffee or just people watch – famous regulars include socialite Adelaide DeMenil, artists April Gornik and Brooke Williams and many other boldfaced names incognito in weekend clothes.
And the Fair Food Market is not just for the holidays – it will run every Saturday until the Sag Harbor Farmers Market re-opens in May! Nieto and Tomasini are also planning a North Fork Sunday Market. When that gets rolling – you know I'll be there and write about it!
Art installations are soon coming to the Fair Food Market….
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Revenue, Economy and the Union
I have to say I am finding reading these to be very interesting. Seeing how some of the things they said correlate to our country today is amazing. Timeless principles of government.
Letter 12 – The Utility of the Union in Respect to Revenue
This letter deals obviously with streams of revenue for the country both with taxes and with trade. – "A nation cannot long exist without revenue."
Commerce is the most useful, productive source of income and has such become important in political arenas. All craftsmen and laborers look forward to the reward that comes from the purchase of their created items. It is suggested that as commerce flourishes, land value rises. We know that is true.
"The ability of a country to pay its taxes must always be proportioned in a great degree to the quantity of money in circulation and to the celerity with which it circulates. Commerce must render the payment of taxes easier and facilitate the requisite supplies to the treasury. Tax laws have in vain been multiplied; new methods to enforce the collection have in vain been tried; the public expectation has been uniformly disappointed, and the treasuries of the States have remained empty."
If the states remained smaller Confederacies there would be competition within them in the issue of lowering duties levied to other countries. As a United States we would only guarding one territory for trade – the Atlantic. This would allow us to patrol our own shores and make sure that there were no rogue operators seeking to interfere with trade.
This line sounds curiously like a Fair Tax precursor – "Personal estate, from the difficulty of tracing it, cannot be subjected to large contributions by any other means than by taxes on consumption."
Letter 13 – Advantage of the Union in Respect To Economy in Government
This is a shorter letter, dealing with costs of Government. If the states are united into one Union there will only be one civil budget to operate. If they remain individuals states/countries then the expenses would be unnecessarily multiplied. As each group would necessitate a government on the same scale as the one being proposed for the Union. On size and population of the smaller entities alone it would be easy to see how they would struggle to compete with larger states. "Nothing can be more evident than that the thirteen states will be able to support a national government better than one half, or one third, or any number less than the whole." – With that said, I am sure they never had ANY idea we would get ourselves into the economic mess that our government now is.
Letter 14 – Objections to the Proposed Constitution from Extent of Territory Answered
We open here with again alluding to the differences between a democracy and a republic and confusion that complicates this. "In a democracy the people meet and exercise the government in person; in a republic they assemble and administer it by their represetnatives and agents. A democracy covers one small spot . A republic can cover a large region." The limitations of a democracy are that it assembles in one spot. That has easily been done with all the 13 states being in attendance at gatherings. With all the mathematical calculations of the states at the time, the territory was about as large as some European countries, not even much larger than Germany. Poland, France, Spain, Great Britian all with sizes comparable or inferior still have to travel as far for their governmental meetings.
Here is an intersting tidbit – "First, It is to be remembered that the general government is not to be charge with the whole power of making and administering laws. Its jurisdicition is limited. Subordinate governments retain due authority and activity."
Second, "the immediate object of the Constitution is to secure the union of the thirteen primitive states, and to add to them other states."
Third, "intercourse through the Union will be facilitated by new improvements – roads, travel accommodations, navigation on water, canals."
Fourth, "and more important is that as almost every State will on one side or other be a frontier." Even if it would be difficult to get their representatives to the seat of the national government they would find it more troublesome to try and defend themselves against intruders." As one Union there would be great benefit and great reward.
Ahoy there and why we need a Navy . . .
Letter 10 – A continuation of The Union as a Safeguard against Domestic Faction and Insurrection
As the title states, the letter deals with domestic faction. We are told that there are two ways to remove faction (Conflict within an organization or nation; internal dissension) – one is to remove it cause; the other is to control its effects. Put another way is to destroy the liberties needed for existence or by giving all citizens the same opinions, passions, and interests.
Obviously removing liberty is not truly an option as it would make the situation worse in the first place. The second is not practical either. All men have their own ideas, passions and interests and it could not ever be assumed that they would have the same naturally. The differences are a natural occurrence that make us all individuals.
Since it is not possible to actually prevent or control faction, ways are suggested to control the effects. When the faction is a minority it could easily be dealth with by a regular vote. However when the faction is the majority the public under the law would be forced to do as they would vote.
Publius suggests that with these things in mind, a true democracy would never work in this situation. Instead a repulic, a government in which the scheme of representation takes place – has promise for what our country was seeking. Here are two specific ways that a republic would differ from a democracy.
1. The delegation of the government , in the republic is to a small number of citizens elected by the rest
2. The great number of citizens and greater sphere of country over which the republic may be extended.
Basically in the democracy there are less people choosing what will happen to all the citizens. In a republic there will be more representatives chosen by the citizens to help make decisions. This was an interesting line: As each representative will be chosen by a greater number of citizens in the large than in the small republic, it will be more difficult for the unworthy candidates to practice with success the vicious arts by which elections are too often carried. I don't think our candidates have problems running vicious elections these days. That is the norm.
Essentially the thought was with the republic would be easy to keep running smoothly with proper, equal representation provided by the Constitution. So the whole point of the confusing long letter was that as a United States we would be more able to control the effects of faction within the country since there would be more representation in place to protect the citizens.
Letter 11: The Utility of the Union in Respect to Commercial Relation and a Navy
This letter deals with our ability to arrange commerce with other countries through maritime uses. By working with other countries we can establish our own trade arrangements and agreements making such arrangements beneficial to all, but especially to ourselves. Another topic would be the necessity of creating a federal navy. We would need a respectable maritime army to help protect us against the other two major countries.
An active commerce, an extensive navigation, a flourishing marine, would then be the offspring of moral and physical necessity.
Naval protection and maritime commerce were both necessary to the country. There was no real option. A larger country working together would be more able to succeed in both of these arenas as opposed to each smaller confederacies or states. Europe had long dominated the other countries and we have the opportunity to change that. "It belongs to us to vindicate the honor of the human race, and to teach the assuming brother moderation. Union will enable us to do this. Let Americans disdain to be the instruments of European greatness! Let the thirteen states, bound together in a strict and indissoluable Union, concur in erecting one great American system superior to the control of all transatlantic force or influence and able to dictate the terms of the connections between the old and the new world!"
I have to say these letters are still long and confusing. I am doing the best that I can to find interesting points in each letter. Overall I find the argument for a Union to make great sense. They are giving sufficient reasioning in my opinion that the states were better off as a United States.
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So far so good on my quest to get through the Federalist Papers. It is slow going but one day I am sure I will be done. If I keep to two a day it would be around 38 more days. Maybe less if I read them earlier in the day. Then I might get through 3 a day.
Letter 8 – The Consequences of Hostilities between the States
Here we get into what would likely happen to the states fighting with each other if they remained separate countries. The larger, more populated states would easily over-run smaller neighboring states. The caution suggested is that each state would ultimately give more power to their executive branches bringing each state into a monarchy type of government. Then following suit they would wind up with the same situations that they came to the new world to escape.
The suggestion here is that, if they would be wise enough to preserve the Union then they would enjoy the benefits of an insulated country. Europe being a great distance away would be unlikely to be of too much danger. However if the country were split into even two or three confederacies, then they would end up at risk of constant fighting from jealousy and conflict with each other.
Also mentioned is this, the Constitution does not provide against standing armies leaving the inference that a standing army may exist. (I was unfamiliar with the term so here is the definition, standing army is an army composed of full-time career soldiers who 'stand over', in other words, who do not disband during times of peace.) Apparently this issue of an army is addressed in a later letter as well.
Letter 9 – The Union as a Safeguard against Domestic Faction and Insurrection
Publius opens by saying that a firm Union would help prevent situations like the republics of Greece and Italy. The moments of glory for the nations are not enough to cover up for all the problems they have inside. People who thought government being run mostly through one leader or a specific group have not only issues with republican government but also against civil liberties. They decry free government as inconsistent with societies order. These are all things that they wanted to make sure that America did better.
"The regular distribution of power into distinct departments; the introduction of legislative balances and checks; the institution of courts composed of judges holding their own election; these are wholly new discoveries, or have made their principal progress towards perfection in modern times. They are means, and powerful means by which the excellencies of republican government may be retained and its imperfections lessened or avoided."
Apparently one of the chief arguments against the proposed Union is found in the writings of Montesquieu. However the problem lies in that the scale of Montesquieu's republics were far short of the limits of all the 13 colonies on their own. So if the choice was to follow Montesquieu then they would embrace a monarchy or they would end up fighting constantly about everything. However as one United country they could in fact create a republic. His ideal view of a confederate republic is that of the republic of Lycia.
"It is very probable that mankind would have been obliged at length to live constantly under the government of a SINGLE PERSON, had they not contrived a kind of constitution that has all the internal advantages of a republican, together with the external force of a monarchical, government. I mean a CONFEDERATE REPUBLIC." There is quite a bit more here that I could quote that lists more of these types of benefits that could be enjoyed if they were a republic.
The confederate republic is the assemblage of societies. "The proposed Constitution, so far from implying an abolition of the state's governments, makes them constituent parts of the national sovereignty, by allowing them a direct representation in the Senate, and leaves in their possession certain exclusive and very important portions of sovereign power. This fully corresponds, in every rational import of the terms, with the idea of a federal government."
Here is a great link to an outline for Letter 9 "Stupendous Fabrics:" Notes on Alexander Hamilton's Federalist No. 9
More on this subject tomorrow . . . .
The Arguement for a Union
Here is post two in my Federalist Paper series.
Letter 3 – a continuation of Concerning Dangers from Foreign Force and Influence
The premise here begins to explain why a United States as opposed to a divided state would be less likely to be involved in wars and conflict. The ability to maintain treaties and agreements with the six nations that had already made such arrangements with the states would be easier enforced by one nation instead of 13 individually governed countries. The national government would also benefit from having excellent minds for all the states serving the whole country. Theoretically giving a more balanced, wise government for the nation than each separate state might have from their own residents.
The arguement is made that, "as either designed or accidental violations of treaties and of the laws of nations afford just causes of war, they are less to be apprehended under one general government than under several lesser ones, and in that respect the former most favors the safety of the people." So the premise is that countries we had negotiations and treaties with would be less likely to go to war with us as a nation in the case of a violation, than they would if an individual, smaller state violated the agreement. That one strong, good government afford more safety for the citizens than smaller individual countries. Letter three deals more with what would be considered "just" causes of wars and conflict.
Letter 4 – again more on the same topic, Concerning Dangers from Foreign Force and Influence
This letter deals more with wars created for "unjust" motives. More along the lines of personal issues, rivalries in trade or commerce (or even just imagined). A strong national government as opposed to smaller weaker governments would be more able to hold such conflicts at bay. The discussion continues to lay out reasoning why one United country would be better able to protect itself.
I thought this closing paragraph of letter 4 was a very good read. How applicable is this to today? Are we efficient, well run, credit-worthy, discreet in our finances, contented, etc?
"But whatever may be our situation, whether firmly united under one national government, or split into a number of confederacies, certain it is that foreign nations will know and view it exactly as it is; and they will act towards us accordingly. If they see that our national government is efficient and well administered, our trade prudently regulated, our militia properly organized and disciplined, our resources and finances discreetly managed, our credit re-established, our people free, contented , and united, they will be much more disposed to cultivate our friendship than provoke our resentment. If, on the other hand , they find us either destitute of an effectual government (each State doing right or wrong, as to its rulers may seem convenient), or split into three of four independent and probably discordant republics or confederacies, one inclining to Britain, another to France, and a third to Spain, and perhaps played each other by the three, what a poor, pitiful figure will America make in their eyes! How liable would she become not only to show they contempt, but to their outrage; and how soon would dear-bought experience proclaim that when a people or family so divide, it never fails to be against themselves."
The Federalist Papers
So since everything else in the news is less than pleasant I thought that perhaps a reading of The Federalist Papers might be something inspiring. I have honestly never read them before and thought the idea of reading why the founding fathers drafted the Constitution would be interesting.
So here is a brief summary of what the papers are and who wrote them. Then I will start the first in my never-ending (well, not really – but it will take me awhile to read the whole thing) series of posts as I try to decipher these letters. The Federalist Papers are a series of 85 articles advocating the ratification of the United States Constitution. The Federalist Papers serve as a primary source for interpretation of the Constitution, as they outline the philosophy and motivation of the proposed system of government.[2]The authors of the Federalist Papers wanted both to influence the vote in favor of ratification and to shape future interpretations of the Constitution. According to historianRichard B. Morris, they are an "incomparable exposition of the Constitution, a classic in political science unsurpassed in both breadth and depth by the product of any later American writer." The articles were written by Alexander Hamilton , James Madison, and John Jay. Although all were written under the pen name of Publius. (thank you Wikipedia for the excellent summary of what the papers are.
So tonight, for my first delve into the papers I learned very quickly that it was going to take me awhile to read these. Not only are there 85 of them, but they are written in Old School English. Which means that I have to think really hard to try and understand exactly what they mean. Old English always seems to have some superfluous words thrown in there that you have to decide what to do with.
Letter 1- General Introduction
This one is basically just an opener. An introduction to the other 84 letters that are coming to give you a welcome into the discourse. As well it was my refresher course into reading things that are hard to understand. Just for frame of reference there are only 13 states at this time.
Letter 2- Concerning Dangers from Foreign Force and Influence.
This letter was setting some framework for why the country should become one Union as opposed to states becoming multiple confederacies. They gave history for how they worked together as a nation as one of the reasons for becoming a Union, "As a nation we have made peace and war; as a nation we have vanquished our common enemies as a nation we have formed alliances and made treaties, and entered into various compacts and conventions with foreign states." Another message made clear is that the people of the country had chosen wise men, who had proved themselves to help try and solve the problems the fledgling weak government was facing to meet in Philadelphia in 1774.
I think the most interesting paragraph to me in this letter was this one, for everyone who likes to bring religion into play:
"With equal pleasure I have often taken notice that Providence has been pleased to give this one connected country to one united people -a people descended from the same ancestors, speaking the same language, professing the same religion, attached to the same principles of government, very similar in their manners and customs, and who, by their joint counsels, arms, and efforts, fighting side by side throughout a long and bloody war, have nobly established their general liberty and independence."
Perhaps by the time I get to number 85 I will have a better grasp on the English!


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The Boston comic book community was shocked and saddened by the recent passing of Hub Comics owner, James Welborn. James was a huge comic fan who ran a friendly, welcoming store and was very supportive of local artists and the rest of the Union Square community. A memorial service will be held at the shop (19 Bow St, Union Square, Somerville, MA) on Saturday June 4th from 7-10pm (More details at the link).
Additionally, several local artists are working with Bloc 11 and Diesel Cafe to put together a gallery show in which all proceeds from the art sold will be given to James's family. The art will be on display at Bloc 11 Cafe (11 Bow St, Union Square, Somerville, MA) from June 28th – July 10th (More details at the link). Please see below for more details especially if you are an artist interested in donating a piece.
Please send this out to your friends. Most of you know many artists in Somerville or from the Comic Con and I need your help passing along this info quickly so that we can have a full house! And now for the details:
What are we asking for?
•We are looking for an art donation. If you have any of your own work you would like to donate for a silent auction, please get back to me as soon as possible!
•PLEASE forward to any artist friends who you think would be interested. We want to fill up the cafe with work!
Where is it going?
•All the work will be hung up at Bloc 11 Cafe for two weeks.
When is it?
•June 27 drop off, June 28th hangup (you don't have to help but we will accept a few volunteers!)
•Ends July 10th with an event at Bloc 11 AND Hub Comics (they are thinking of what to do over there like a sale or something)
What to submit?
•Since the event is based around the comic book shop, we're hoping for paintings related to a comic theme…but if that isn't your style, that's okay! We are more than happy to accept your art donation, regardless!
What if it doesn't sell?
•You can take your work home if it doesn't sell. We don't expect everything to sell, regardless of how amazing the work may be. Our customers are pretty awesome and are probably very interested in getting some local artwork!
•The more people you tell about this show, the more likely there will be a ton of sales! That said, if you didn't sell but really want to make it a permanent donation, I will chat with you and Jesse (of Hub Comics) to work out something.
…But I'm worried that someone will only bid low and my painting is worth much more!
•We agree with you! This will be a silent auction, so people will fill in their own bids, but we'll need a "starting bid price" from you. The starting bid price should still be a little lower than what you would charge normally. While we want James' family to get the most from this, we need the prices to be approachable. We want people to compete a little for the piece, so the starting bid shouldn't scare buyers away.
Do I get any money from my sale?
•No. The only persons benefiting from the sale will be James' family/son. Bloc is not taking any commission.
•Keep in mind, this can be a great opportunity to meet other artists who you might someday collaborate with for a show or group art… you can still get something very positive out of donating!
What if my work isn't good enough?
•We will accept any well-made piece. As long as the artist took some thought, time, and effort to make something/find older work for our fundraiser, we think that's awesome! We will start by accepting one piece from each individual, plus one more if they're in a group. If you want to donate a bunch of work, that's great too! We will do what we can to hang everything.
How should my work be prepared?
•We have brick walls. This means: Unless your work is stretched canvas or on plywood, YOU MUST FRAME IT! NO NAILS/SCREWS in the brick. NO GLUE. NO BLUETACK. NO ALL-GLASS FRAMES. NO frames without a wire going across the back.
•Why? We must hang all work from the ceiling by a wire which means we need a way to hang your beautiful work from this wire. We really really want to hang everyone's donated work but won't if it requires a weird fix.
•No exceptions, please!
When do I bring in the work?
•Monday, June 27th at 7pm @ Bloc 11 Cafe (11 Bow Street, Somerville)
•If you absolutely can't arrange for this time, please contact Meg: firstname.lastname@example.com and arrange a time. The staff at Bloc have their hands full already and we want to make sure your work stays safe before we hang it up.
Please write to Meg with any questions and PLEASE forward this to anyone local who would like to donate art!
Many thanks,
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News & Notes: Game 75
Thursday, June 23, 2011 (7:05 p.m.) – Durham Bulls Athletic Park
Radio: WWKB AM 1520, bisons.com
Buffalo Bisons (30-44, T4th(-14.0), North)
RHP Jack Egbert (NR)
Durham Bulls (40-32, 1st(+2.0), South)
LHP Alexander Torres (3-5, 4.06)
TODAY'S GAME: Tonight, the Bisons take on the Durham Bulls in the final of a four-game series from Durham Bulls Athletic Park (7:05 p.m.). The Bisons need a win tonight to earn a split in the four game series with the Bulls. A victory would also give Buffalo a split of their eight-game roadtrip that began in Norfolk. After tonight's, the Herd will return home for a 10-game homestand against the Tides, IronPigs and Chiefs.
VS. THE BULLS: The Bisons are 1-2 against the Bulls this season. Buffalo has just two wins in their last 11 games at Durham Bulls Athletic Park. Since 2009, the home team has won 15 of 19 games in the match-up between the Bisons and the Bulls. The season series shifts to Buffalo, August 12-15.
TODAY'S STARTER: RHP JACK EGBERT will make his Bisons debut tonight. The 28-year old righty has missed 191 games on the Herd's DL after having 'Tommy John' surgery in spring camp in 2010. Egbert was injured pitching in an exhibition game for the Bisons on March 25, 2010. Egbert has made five starts for Single-A St. Lucie this season, going 0-2 with a 4.37ERA.
GONE FISHIN': INF MICHAEL FISHER'S has tied OF KIRK NIEUWENHUIS for a Bisons' season high with his 16-game hit streak. Since June 6, Fisher has averaged .303 (20-66) with five doubles, four home runs and 11RBI. The streak is four games longer than any active streak in the International League.
EVANS ALMIGHTY: INF/OF NICK EVANS is tied for the second-longest active hit streak in the IL. The slugger has hit in 12 straight games. Evans has averaged .489 (23-47) during a streak that began in May before a month-long promotion to the Mets. Nine of the 12 games during the Evans's stretch have been multi-hit performances.
BISONS BITS: OF JESUS FELICIANO is the fifth Bisons batter to reach double digits with a hit streak. He has hit in 10 straight with a .316 (12-38) average..RHP RYOTA IGARASHI has pitched scoreless relief in six straight appearances (8.0IP)…RHP JACK EGBERT will be the 47th player to appear in a game for the Bisons this year. He will be the 13th pitcher to start for the Herd.
METS UPDATE: The Mets (36-38) defeated Oakland last night in 13 innings by a 3-2 score. All three runs were driven in by former Bisons, as INF JUSTIN TURNER drove in two and OF LUCAS DUDA BAY added his fifth RBI of the season. The Mets host Oakland for the rubber match of their series this afternoon.


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Sen. Blumenthal condemns 'Connecticut effect' comment by NRA lobbyist
U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., said remarks by a National Rifle Association lobbyist that it would step up its pro-gun efforts after the "Connecticut effect" lessens are "callous and offensive."
"What the NRA doesn't seem to understand is that the so-called 'Connecticut effect' is actually 20 children with their whole lives ahead of them taken from us in a matter of seconds - and six courageous educators who simply came to school to help children and, instead, lost their lives trying to protect them. The unimaginable pain their families and the Newtown community and our nation feel will not wear off anytime soon," Blumenthal said.
The senator spoke out earlier in the day Tuesday before President Barack Obama delivered his State of the Union address.
The senator said rather than waiting for the horror of the 26 killings two months ago in Newtown by lone shooter, Adam Lanza, to subside, the country should come together to "enact real change."
"Change that will help our law enforcement officials keep guns out of the hands of those who wish to do harm. Change that will ensure that laws on the books are enforced. Change that will strengthen our mental health system. And change that will keep our children safe from tragic acts of violence," Blumenthal said.
The "Connecticut effect" remark was made by Wisconsin NRA lobbyist Bob Welch at a chapter meeting over the weekend. It was first reported by Think Progress.org.
"We have a strong agenda coming up for next year, but of course a lot of that's going to be delayed as the 'Connecticut effect' has to go through the process," Welch said at the time, according to the Huffington Post.
Blumenthal responded to Welch's statement during a Senate Judiciary Subcommittee hearing Tuesday, which was attended by a number of Newtown residents who had lost loved ones in the massacre at the Sandy Hook Elementary School on Dec. 14.
The NRA had not responded to a request for comment. But Think Progress laster reported that the NRA had responded to it and in doing so denied it had any connection to Welch as a lobbyist.
Newtown's Republican First Selectman Patricia LLodra, in a telephone conference with Blumenthal and the press Tuesday, said the NRA is counting on the public again becoming distracted as it has after every other mass shooting in the recent times in the United States.
"We can't let this opportunity pass. It has passed too many times. If this doesn't galvanize us to action, I can't imagine what it will take," LLodra said.
LLodra, along with a number of family members of the Newtown victims, has been a very public presence on the issue of gun violence reduction in the state and now in Washington.
Blumenthal said he is arranging for these Newtown representatives to meet in public and in private with several of his colleagues. They are expected to attend a hearing on California Democrat U.S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein's gun control bill on Feb. 25.
Blumenthal said Llodra's determination and that of victims' families and the first responders "has been awesome. I'm deeply impressed by their courage and dedication."
Llodra, who was Blumenthal's guest in the House gallery during the State of the Union address, recalled Obama's remarks in Newtown two days after the murders.
"I believe in his agenda; I believe in his passion for that agenda," Llodra said in the phone interview. She said advocates for change need to keep up the pressure and push for "common sense" changes. The official said they have a responsibility to provide greater safety and security for future generations from becoming victims of gun violence.
Llodra said Americans also have another issue they should address.
"We need to have the courage to confront the culture of violence we have created," she said.
There were more than 40 people to be in the House gallery with some connection to gun violence including: Sandy Hook first-grade teacher Kaitlin Roig of Greenwich; Carlos Soto, the brother of Sandy Hook teacher Victoria Soto, who was killed; Sandy Hook teacher Natalie Hammond, who survived the shooting; and Newtown detectives Daniel McAnaspie and Jason Frank.
Blumenthal said the presence of the Newtown families should send a message more powerful than words alone. He said Llodra has lived through what few public officials have the misfortune to experience, calling her "a tower of strength" for the Newtown community.
The senator favors a comprehensive approach to gun control with such things as background checks for all gun and ammunition purchases; a ban on assault weapons and high capacity magazines; higher penalties for gun trafficking and better access to mental health services in schools and for first responders.
"I hope we can keep faith with the memory of the victims in Newtown," Blumenthal said. He said the proposals are "perfectly consistent" with Second Amendment rights, which are not absolute and can be subjected to "reasonable regulation."
"Now is our moment; now is America's moment," Blumenthal said.
Connecticut's state's senior senator said many people have asked the country to take the Sandy Hook Promise, which looks for meaningful change and dialogue on gun violence.
"At the Senate Judiciary Committee's first hearing on gun violence last month, I asked Wayne LaPierre to take the Sandy Hook Promise, and he agreed to do so. I am appalled that the NRA is apparently not working in the spirit of that promise," Blumenthal said of the executive vice president of the NRA.
Blumenthal asserted that the country is galvanized by the shooting with nine out of 10 Americans now supporting background checks on guns. "The memory of that event (Newtown) will be forever seared into the American conscience," he said.
While Welch represented only one chapter of the NRA, Blumenthal Tuesday called on LaPierre "to repudiate and reject it (the remark.) I think it is an insult to all of us in America, but most especially to the 26 families in Newtown who directly suffered this loss."


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FloJack Brings NFC to Apple Devices For First Time [VIDEO]
Apple has been noticeably reluctant to bring near-field communication technology (better known as NFC) to the iPhone and iPad, but now one company hopes to beat Apple to it.
Flomio, a startup that provides a platform for developers to build NFC and RFID-enabled apps, has launched a Kickstarter campaign to develop a dongle for iOS devices called the FloJack that would bring NFC payments to the iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch for the first time.
The FloJack is described as a pocket-sized NFC reader and writer that plugs into iOS devices through the headphone jack — similar to the dongle that works with Square. With FloJack attached, the iOS device will be able to communicate wirelessly with other devices around it. NFC technology is typically thought of in the context of enabling mobile devices to transit payments, but Flomio is focused on other features.
In addition to FloJack, the company has an app called Flomio NFC Actions, which lets users customize actions they'd like to perform between devices. For example, you can set up a trigger that automatically sends your friends directions or exchanges contact information on the go.
This isn't the first time Kickstarter has come to the rescue to solve a problem Apple is reluctant to take on. Earlier this year, there was another campaign for a special iPad keyboard case called Brydge that effectively transforms the device into a true laptop.
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I fly.
Bring it on.
Country Fried
I'm running somewhere tomorrow. It's going to be beautiful. I can't wait.
Poor baby
In it for the long run..
"It's not who wins the workout..."
A Saucy Wench
It looks like it's going to be hard to find, except maybe in size 3XL. Trent can make us some! (there is the slight matter of copyright infringement, so we'll have to change it up a little)
You think Trent wants to get involved with anymore GDDMN SNGLTS? (These may or may not be GRN)
I have become Death, the destroyer of electronic gadgets
"When I got too tired to run anymore I just pretended I wasnt tired and kept running anyway" - dd, age 7
Well, if we set strict criteria for who gets to wear it.....
I'll start the list
What are the requirements, because I'm sure that I've met almost all of them.
The requirements are that when Trent picks a color we all nod and say yes, that would be awesome.
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Professional Noob
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Watch an Oracle Boat Take an Epic Header in America's Cup Race (Video)
What with Giants playoff baseball, a Niners game and the Blue Angels roaring overhead for Fleet Week, there was plenty of exciting action over the weekend in San Francisco. But one of the most spectacularly photogenic moments came during the America's Cup World Series on Saturday, when an Oracle Team USA boat took a huge digger in one of the fleet races.
Here's video of the wild scene involving the boat owned by Oracle Racing founder Larry Ellison and skippered by Jimmy Spithill:
But don't feel too bad for Spithill; his team and his million-dollar boat recovered with little damage. They ended up winning both of the week's two championships, and finished in first place in the overall regatta on a tie-breaker.
It was hard to be in San Francisco this week without encountering Oracle marketing dollars, between Ellison's OpenWorld conference clogging up downtown, the Oracle Team USA sailing victory and an Oracle biplane stunt pilot headlining the airshow at Fleet Week. Oh, and wouldn't you know: The Golden State Warriors are playing their first preseason game tonight at Oracle Arena.


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- Fonds
This fonds consists of four letters sent from Fred Thompson to John Bell between July and October, 1976. Fred Thompson was an organizer for the Industrial Workers of the World (IWW), editor, historian, and publisher. He was a central figure in the IWW for many years. The letters provide a recounting of Thompson's time in Halifax as a labourer and labour activist and reveal an ongoing discussion between Bell and Thompson regarding labour issues and labour history. The fonds contains no outgoing correspondence from John Bell to Fred Thompson.


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Regional Coordinator, Pursuing B.Tech. in 3rd Year Computer Science from Government Engineering College Bikaner, Club Leader of ECB Firefox Club, Army Of Awesome Badge Holder,Contributing in Mozilla Stumbler and OneAndDone
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Osho Parth
Happy to vouch him for his active contribution in SUMO and MLS Keep up the amazing work :)
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Vouching due to work in the MLS and SUMO. Happy to vouch him.
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Active mozillian with significant contribution to MLS and SUMO. He is doing awesome work being a FSA with 'Trainee' status. Happy to vouch him :)
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Jaivardhan is an active mozillian and has been very enthusiastic about getting more contributors into Mozilla. He took the initiative of starting a club all by his own and after registering it on the wiki, he has now planned a series of events to conduct under it. He was one of the active contributors in helping people in Army of Awesome and was also awarded the 'Trainee' status for his work. He is also active in MLS and well deserves this vouch for the contributions he has done.


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YOU ARE WATCHING: Shudan Sasen
Have a nice day! All The Best
Shudan Sasen
Hiroshi Kataoka works at a bank. He receives a promotion to manager of the Kamata branch. He is also informed that the Kamata branch will be shut down and he does not have to work hard. After the branch's shutdown, he will work again at the bank's headquarters. Hiroshi Kataoka is embarrassed by the situation. He sees the branch employees work hard and they do not know the branch will close. Hiroshi Kataoka is conflicted between his job and his employees.
Genres: Business, Drama
Country: Japan
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D-Rays 4, New York 2, 10 innings. Carl Crawford returned to the team in a big way last night. Crawford drove in the go-ahead run off of Mariano Rivera with a double in the tenth inning. The win ended the Rays 4 game winning streak. Tampa did everything they could to give the game away as Devil Rays pitchers walked 14. The Yankees weren't very appreciative as they mangaed to strand 16 baserunners. In fact New York had the leadoff batter reach base each of the first five innings, but only managed to bring one of those home off of Gary Sheffield's two-run home run in the 5th. The two teams will battle in the rubber match as Mark Hendrickson returns to the rotation for the first time since his 3-hit shutout the first week of the season.
Cleveland 7, Boston 1. Tim Wakefield got shelled as he gave up 5 runs in 5.2 innings dropping his record to 1-4. Boston's only offense came from Willy Mo Pena's solo home run.
Toronto 8, Baltimore 2. Toronto continues to hit the bejeezus out of the ball as they pull within one game of division-leading Boston. The Jays got 3 hits from 3 different players, including Vernon Wells who hit 2 home runs and drove in 3. The Orioles have lost 4 straight.